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2025 Tip Up Town Badges
On Sale Now
Stop in the Chamber office to purchase yours or purchase on at the following locations:
- Angelo's Party Store
- Back Door Saloon
- Beachfront Hotel
- Four Seasons Party Store
- Houghton Lake Provisioning Center
- Kilcare
- Laura's Needful Items
- Lake House Meats & Deli
- Lyman's on the Lake
- North Shore Lounge
- Nottingham Bar
- R&j's Best Choice Marketplace
- Spicer's Boat City
- Sunrise Marathon
- Bucilli's Pizza
- Copper Kettle Distilling
- Family Fare
- Korbinski's Marine
- Kronner's Pharmacy
- MJ's Eatery
- Powell's Eatery
- Springbrook Inn
- Walmart
- Wild's True Value
Frosty Fingers 5k Fun Run
Discover Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce!
When: January 18, 2025 10:30am
Where: Houghton Lake Tip-Up Town Site
Route: From Tip-Up Town site, West 0n M-55 ahead of Tip-Up Town Parade to Maple Street and back to M-55 to the starting point.
Early registration fee is $30 and includes a commemorative t-shirt, registration after January 14th will be $30 and no t-shirt.
Registration will be open the day of the race until 9:30am. Registration is held at APEX Insurance ( 4772 W Houghton Lake Dr in Houghton Lake, Michigan 48629 ). Day of registration will include not include a tshirt, all participants that finish will receive a medal, we will also award for 1st place Men and Women.
2025 Polar Bear Dip - Preregister to get a sweatshirt!
98.5 WUPS Delivers the hits Hosted the annual polar bear dip artwork contest. This winning shirt design is shown here. This year if you want to guarantee that you get a polar bear dip sweatshirt you MUST PREREGISTER. There will be on site registration on Saturday Jan 25th beginning at noon. Participants who register onsite will receive a polar bear dip medallion.
Awards willl be given in the following categories
:Best Overall Dip
* Best Belly flop
* Best Cannonball
* Best Dressed
* Most Creative Dip
* Oldest Dipper
* Farthest Traveled Dipper
* Most Frequent Dipper
Pre-Register HERE
Deadline to register & receive a sweatshirt is Monday Jan 20th, 2025 at 4pm. Sweatshirts will NOT be given to participants that register on-site the day of the event
Shown is the 2025 Polar Bear Dip Artwork Contest Winning design. Congratulations to the winning artist Kathy Archambault!
Introducing the 2025 Tip Up Town USA Queen Candidates
Get ready to meet the inspiring young women vying for the coveted title of Tip Up Town USA Festival Queen! These exceptional candidates will be interviewed by a panel of esteemed judges on January 4th, 2025, during the Tip Up Town Kick Off Event at The Northern Center in Houghton Lake.
The winner will not only reign over the Tip Up Town USA Festival but will also receive a generous sponsorship from Kabinetree Koncepts. This includes:
- $500 travel budget: To represent Houghton Lake at festivals across the state.
- $1000 donation: To the non-profit organization chosen by the Queen as her platform.
This years candidates are Jenny VanDuinen, Ashley Neville, and Alexandra Evans .
Join us at the Tip Up Town Kick Off Event to witness the live selection of the 2025 Festival Queen! It's a fantastic opportunity to meet the candidates, learn more about their platforms, and celebrate the start of another exciting Tip Up Town USA Festival season. Before passing the crown 2024 Queen, Heather Emerick, will share memories of her her year traveling the state representing Houghton Lake and our Festival.
Nominations for the 2025 Tip Up Town Queen is now closed. If you are interested in participating in the future , please find the Queen Guidelines below...
Celebrate Kids Day at Tip-Up Town USA
Every winter, the picturesque Houghton Lake in Michigan comes alive with the magical and enchanting Tip-Up Town USA festival. It's a time when families and friends gather to celebrate the joys of the season. Amid the snow, ice, and the community's warm spirit, there's a special day dedicated entirely to the youngest members of our community – Kids Day. This year, on Sunday, January 19th, 2025, Kids Day promises to be even more remarkable as the Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce works diligently to ensure that every child in our county has the opportunity to create cherished memories at Tip-Up Town USA.
Inclusivity and Opportunity for All
One of the core principles guiding Tip-Up Town USA is the belief that every child should have the chance to experience the joy and wonder of the festival, regardless of their economic status. That's why, each year, the Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce takes steps to make Kids Day accessible to all children in our community.
To accomplish this, hundreds of special badges are distributed to local schools, including Charlton Heston Academy, Our Lady of the Lakes, Houghton Lake, Skeels and Roscommon Community schools. These badges are exclusively for children in grades 6 and under. The best part? These badges grant kids FREE access to the festival's carnival, games, and activities on Kids Day, which falls on Sunday, January 19th, 2025.
Securing Your Child's Badge
If your child is in grade 6 or under at one of the aforementioned schools they will be given a badge in January. If for some reason your qualified child doesn't receive a badge, simply contact the office at your child's school to inquire about the availability of badges. Even if your child is home schooled in Roscommon County and is in grade 6 or under, they can still participate in Kids Day. To get their badge, all you need to do is visit the Houghton Lake Chamber office.
The Magic of Kids Day
Kids Day at Tip-Up Town USA is an extraordinary experience for children and families alike. From exciting carnival rides to delicious treats, interactive games, and the joy of playing in the snow, there's something for every child to enjoy. The festive atmosphere and the spirit of togetherness make Kids Day a cherished tradition in our community. Tip-Up Town USA's Kids Day on Sunday, January 19, 2025, is a celebration of the spirit of our community, It's a day when the smiles, laughter, and pure joy of our youngest community members shine brightly, reminding us all of the magic that lies within this wonderful festival.
Let's come together as a community and make Kids Day 2025 at Tip-Up Town USA a day to remember for all the right reasons, a day of inclusivity and delight for every child.
